Rinderknech & Vacherot Advance to Indian Wells Doubles Final

INDIAN WELLS, CA – Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot are moving on to the final of the BNP Paribas Open doubles tournament after a thrilling victory on Friday. The French-Monaco pairing overcame Daniil Medvedev and Learner Tien in a three-set match, securing their place in the championship round.

A Hard-Fought Victory

Rinderknech and Vacherot defeated Medvedev and Tien 7-5, 6-7 (3-7), [10-5] in a match that showcased both resilience and skill. The win marks the first time this duo has advanced to a tour final.

Rinderknech’s Strong Season

Arthur Rinderknech, currently ranked 28th in singles, has enjoyed a successful season, finishing inside the Top 30 for the first time last year with 27 match wins. He is known for his powerful serve and aggressive net play. At the ATP Masters 1000 in Shanghai, he notably defeated Alexander Zverev, Jiri Lehecka, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Daniil Medvedev before falling to his cousin, Valentin Vacherot, in the final.

Previous Pairings

This represents not the first time Rinderknech and Vacherot have teamed up. They previously paired at the 2024 Rolex Monte Carlo Masters and again in 2025, but were eliminated in the first round both times. This tournament marks their first competition as a pair outside of Monaco.

Road to the Final

The duo’s path to the final wasn’t simple. They previously defeated D. Medvedev/ L. Tien, N. Djokovic/ S. Tsitsipas, and K. Khachanov/ A. Rublev in earlier rounds.

Next Up: Andreossi & Guignard

Rinderknech and Vacherot will face Gastão Andreossi and Manuel Guignard in the final. Andreossi and Guignard previously defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Jean-Julien Rojer to reach the championship match.

FAQ

• Who are Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot playing in the final? They will be facing Gastão Andreossi and Manuel Guignard.
• What is Arthur Rinderknech’s current singles ranking? He is currently ranked 28th in the world.
• Where is the BNP Paribas Open being held? The tournament is being held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California.

The final promises to be an exciting contest as Rinderknech and Vacherot aim for their first doubles tour title.